We were very satisfied with our hotel stay. We needed some help with directions and they were just helpful and so pleasant to us. We would totally recommend to someone else. It was close to everything we had to attend and loved having mall and main exits to 270 and 71 right there.

Cheertravel from Oak Harbor, OH 43449, USA

This suburban hotel is across from the Polaris Fashion Place mall, 9 miles from the renowned Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, and 11 …More

Very pleased with hotel, the service and especially the on-site restaurant. The food was excellent. Shuttle was prompt to pick me up, very close to airport and convenient. I was traveling with a service dog and felt welcomed. Rooms were very clean, nicely decorated and sound proof from nearby airport. Definitely would stay there again.

GoBadgers1 from Madison, WI, USA

Situated near the airport, in Columbus, this hotel is close to Airport Golf Course, Gahanna Historical Society, and Ohio Herb …More

Hotel is in a decent location. Room was spacious and comfortable. While complimentary shampoo and conditioner were provided, no hand lotion was, which was odd. The free breakfast was just OK -- many items were cleaned out, pastries were refrigerator cold, coffee was average (though Starbucks-branded).

Columbus, OH Hotel Guide

Begin your journey to Columbus, Ohio, by first choosing the perfect hotel to suit your taste and budget. Whether traveling to Columbus for business or pleasure, the hotels in Columbus will surround you with incredible entertainment, shopping, galleries, museums and fabulous dining.

Each neighborhood in Columbus has its own distinct character. Downtown is a center of urban activity, host to the Convention Center, the Arena District and the ever-popular Short North District that stretches all the way to the south end of the University. These areas offer an amazing variety of lodging options, from contemporary to quaint, professional to family friendly, upscale to budget.

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If you prefer something a bit more intimate, a boutique hotel in Columbus’ German Village is your ultimate destination. Explore the amazing architecture as you stroll through the streets that are lined with shops, galleries, and cafes. You’ll feel as if you have been transported across the ocean and through time.

Planning a visit to OSU? Check out The Blackwell, the only on-campus hotel and conference center at Ohio State University. It is known for its quality service. If The Blackwell doesn’t fit your needs, there are many other choices conveniently located nearby.

Columbus is a diverse city filled with many incredible and affordable hotels. Make your selection and let your adventure begin.

Hotels in Columbus

Planning a trip to the biggest small town in America? Use Travelocity to browse listings, find deals, and book hotels. Columbus, Ohio, is a great place to visit with plenty of fun and interesting things to do. Whether you're looking to attend a local event, soak in the culture of the area, or learn new things, you can find convenient, beautiful, and cheap hotels in Columbus, Ohio. Hotels are often available in the Arena District and other areas of beautiful downtown Columbus. Hotels can also be found near the Port Columbus International Airport. Find the hotel that's nearest to what you plan to do in the area, whether you intend on attending the Origins Game Fair, walking along the Scioto Mile, or visiting the Columbus Zoo. Choose your hotel based on your itinerary, find great deals, and book your trip today!

Local Events

It's important to know what's going on when booking hotels. Columbus, Ohio, is the home of many conventions, sports events, and festivals, including the Ohio State Fair, which has more than a century of history and features concerts, contests, and much more! Sports also have a huge following here; you could attend a Columbus Blue Jackets hockey game at the Nationwide Arena. If you're visiting during football season, visit The Ohio State University and be sure to stay for the halftime show, as the marching band is locally and nationally famous for its fun shows. The Columbus Motor Speedway also brings in a crowd with NASCAR events and many different kinds of races.

Perhaps you're interested in more nerdy endeavors? Columbus, OH, features those, too. It's home to the Origins Game Fair, which brings in more than 12,000 attendees and is run by the Game Manufacturers Association. Representing board games, trading card games, role-playing games, and live-action role-playing games (LARPs), this celebration of games encourages players of all ages to come, interact, and play. In addition to the Origins Game Fair, the city is also home to the Wizard World Ohio Comic Con and Multiple Alternative Realities Convention (MARCON).

May through October is the best times to visit Columbus, Ohio. Hotels booked during June and July are optimal, as it's when many of these major events are happening. Of course, at other times of the year, you can still find plenty of things to do, like seeing a show at a local landmark like the beautiful Ohio Theater or taking a class or joining in on an event at the Columbus Idea Foundry. However, in the summers, you could attend open events like the North Market, a local farmers' market that is great for food fanatics, or a Gallery Hop in the Short North Arts District in Columbus.

Stuff to See and Do in Columbus, OH

Another reason to visit Columbus in the summer is to visit one of the beautiful gardens. These areas are the perfect places to take a stroll. Walk with a loved one through the 13-acre Park of Roses, which features more than 350 types of roses, and you'll feel like royalty. The Topiary Park is another great place to go, with uniquely-shaped plants and lots of fun designs. Did you miss your opportunity in the summer? That's all right because you can still go to the Franklin Park Conservatory, where you can see exotic plants year-round. If you want to experience nature in a bigger and badder way, visit Zipzone Canopy Tours, where you can whiz through the trees.

If you're visiting Columbus, you almost have to visit the Scioto Mile. See a live musical event, explore the area by bike, or wander in the John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park. Visit in the summer for the Jazz and Rib Fest or during the winter for the Grand Illumination.

Artist can find a home in Columbus. Tour the Columbus Museum of Art or the Wexner Center for the Arts of Ohio State University for great film, performing arts, and gallery exhibits. If you want to take the arts into your own hands, take a class at the Glass Axis art studio and create your own glass works of art. A short drive away from downtown Columbus is the Longaberger Homestead. Longaberger is the maker of finely-made baskets and home décor and is famous for having their buildings shaped like their own baskets. Visit the facility to make your own handmade basket that you'll have for years to come.

You may have children and be planning a family vacation when looking at hotels. Downtown Columbus, Ohio, is the home of a great hands-on museum for kids: the Center of Science and Industry (COSI). It's one of the top-rated children's museums in the country. Giving kids a real look into fun scientific topics like space, the ocean, progress, history, and wildlife, the museum encourages your children to run around, explore, and play with many different cool gadgets. Take your children to the museum to open the door to observation and discovery. Also in the area is the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, an expansive zoo that houses everything from sharks to Bornean sun bears to manatees to polar bears to tigers. Housing nearly extinct animals from Africa to the ocean to Asia to Australia, this place should be on every visiting family's itinerary.

Of course, every hungry traveler needs to eat. Take advantage of the thriving food truck scene in the downtown area, or visit the excellent North Market. In Columbus, you can find both finger-licking dive food and high-class tastes. Visit local favorites like The Northstar Cafe, Schmidt's Sausage Haus, Thurman Cafe, and Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace. For a more refined night out, visit Curio, The Refectory, or Kihachi Japanese Restaurant. On the other hand, you could also get a taste of everything at Columbus Food Adventures.

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